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Amazoncom poynings law and the making of law in ireland 1660 1800 irish legal history society 9781846820786 kelly james books. Poynings law and the making of law in ireland 1660 1800 poynings law was one of the most crucial statutes ever enacted by the irish parliament yet the laws crucial impact on parliaments operations from 1660 has never been examined systematically. James kelly poynings law and the making of law in ireland 1660 1800 the irish legal history society portland oreg four courts press 2007. Poynings law was one of the most crucial statutes ever enacted by the irish parliament yet the laws crucial impact on parliaments operations from 1660 has never been examined systematically. Poynings law was a major rallying point for later groups seeking self government for ireland particularly the confederate catholics in the 1640s and henry grattan s patriot party in the late 18th century who consistently sought a repeal of poynings law